POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 1912. VOL. XXIX., No. 2942. 1. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communica- tions relating to them, should be addressed to THE EDITOR OP THB POLICB GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted in one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by another force. 3. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. 4. In all cases where a reward is offend, the name and address of some person responsible for the payment must be given, and the exact conditions must be clearly stated. 5. 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METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT l — Convict Supervision Office.— For being a convict at large after revocation of licence— HENRY WESTON, alias MATTHEWS, ISRAEL, NORRIS and ABBOTT, Office No. 1090- 02, age 51, height 5 ft. 5£ ins., complexion fresh, hair dark brown ( short stubby moustache), eyes dark grey; scar left eyebrow; bracelet tattooed right and left wrists; when last heard of was dressed in rough mechanic style and wore a plaid scarf; was accompanied by a boy, age about 13, respectably dressed, wearing Eton collar, whom he described as his son. He may also be accompanied by a woman, age about 30, tall, fair, several front teeth missing, respectably dressed, and a girl named Mabel, age 4 years. Warrant issued. • 2. — C Division.— For stealing JE6, 7th ult., — ERNEST C. FAITHFUL, age 34, height 5 ft. 4 ins., complexion pale, hair brown, slight moustache, light brown, addicted to drink; wearing dark grey overcoat, frayed at cuffs, black bowler hat. A solicitor's clerk or secretary. Is fond of billiards. Warrant issued. 3. K Division.— For unlawfully negotiating a seaman's advance note— HENRY HENDER- SON, age 21, height 5 ft. 7 ins., complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes brown, walks erect, speaks in an authoritative manner; dress, blue serge suit, double- breasted jacket, cut low, gauntlet cuffs, hard felt hat, lace boots. A native of Newcastle- on- Tyne. May endeavour to engage as a ship's steward. Warrant issued. 4.— V Division.— For obtaining money by false pretences— HANS GEYER BARON VON KOLB, an Austrian, age 33, height 5 ft. 6 ins., complexion fair, hair light; dress, blue serge suit, bowler hat, lace boots. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. 5.— X Division.— For stealing, 23rd ult.. 3 £ 5 notes, Nos. 58886- 8 and 9, and a quantity of jewellery ( part recovered) — FREDERICK LESLIE FREEMAN, age 19|, height 5 ft. 8 ins., complexion fresh, hair ( cut short) light, eyes bluish grey, brown mole between shoulder blades and back of each knee, stammers slightly; dress, brown striped suit, grey overcoat and cap. A native of Ealing. Warrant issued. 6— Y Division.— For embezzling £ 9 14s. 6d.— FREDERICK LAKE, age 21, height 5 ft. 10 ins., slight build, complexion and hair dark clean shaven, thin face; dress, dark jacket suit grey overcoat, and cap. A native of London. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropoli tan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CHESHIRE. l.— Altrincham { County).— For stealing, 20th ult., a small gas cooker and tube; 2 plates, gold and blue; 2 do. green and gold; 6 white handled table knives; 6 do. forks; 1 bolster cover; 1 picture of a woman in Oxford frame; 4 post card pictures, wooden frames; 2 brass candlesticks, ivy leaf and frog thereon; 1 black melton overcoat, vertical pockets, three quarter length— MAUD WRIGHT, age 25, height 5 ft. 5 ins., complexion ruddy, hair and eyes brown; dress, mauvre colour skirt or black and white check skirt, rough blue jacket, half- length, plaid coat, three- quarter length, lace boots. A native of Broadheath, Althrincham — WILLIAM JENKINS, age 25, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 ins., complexion fair, hair ( very long) dark brown, clean shaven, eyes weak, narrow face, wears glasses with strong steel frame; dress, blue serge jacket, dark brown vest, black and wEte plaid breeches, leggings. Supposed a native of Birmingham. Has travelled with a van for the Stello Metal Polish Company, Liverpool; also sells scented saw dust in envelopes as perfumed floral sachet. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Sutherland, Altrincham. DERBYSHIRE. 8.— Chesterfield ( Borough).— For ob- taining credit by fraud between 20th and 25th ult. J. ROBSON, alias ROBINSON, age about 25, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 ins., hair light brown, clean shaven; dress, dark jacket suit, dark overcoat, cap. He called upon tradesmen, stated he was organising a benefit concert in aid of a man unable to work through injury. Canvassed for trade advertise- ments to be shewn on the programme, then ordered a number of programmes and tickets to be printed, which he sold, and decamped, 28th ult., a few hours before the concert was announced to commence. May be accompanied by a woman ( not wanted) and a child age 4 months. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Borough Police, Chesterfield. DORSETSHIRE. 9.— Poole ( County).— For embezzlement— — JOHN CARTER, age 45, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 ins., complexion fresh, full face, hair and moustache dark. Has been employed as a Scotch draper. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Brown, Poole. ESSEX. 10.— Colchester ( Borough).— For stealing 10s., 11th December, 1911, and attempted larceny, 28th December, 1911, respectively— ROGERS, age 36 to 40, height 5 ft. 2 ins., slight build, complexion pale, hair dark, thin face, front upper teeth artificial and badly fitted; wearing long brown mixture coat, tight^ fitting brown worsted muffler, brown knitted cap, fits closely over ears, dark woollen gloves, lace boots— A MAN, age about 30, height 5 ft. 8 ins., hair and moustache dark, may be clean shaven, splay feet; wearing brown coat with astrachan collar. They lived together in furnished rooms, called upon domestic servants, solicited orders for photographic enlargements, returned a few days later with proofs, then asked for orders for frames, for which they obtained deposits, but failed to deliver. Believed wanted elsewhere. Warrants issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Colchester. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 11.— Cardiff ( City).— For living ( in part) on the earnings of prostitution— FREDERICK LAM- BERT, alias RAYMOND, REYNOLDS, and KING, Office No. S 14013, age 27, height 5 ft. 6J ins., hair ( curly) and moustache black, eyes brown ; clasped hands and flag outside left forearm, clasped hands, crossed flags, " Friendship," eagle, and American flags outside right forearm, " True Love," ' A. L. E." inside right forearm, lump on upper lip. A coloured man, native of Barbadoes. Is a notorious ship thief, and has been convicted in East London, Dover an3 Barry. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Cardiff. HEREFORDSHIRE. 12.— Hereford ( County).— For leaving his wife and children chargeable to the Abbey Dore Union— HENRY BENNETT, age 25, height 5 ft 6 or 7 ins., complexion fair, hair light brown, mous- tache ginger, eyes blue. A farm labourer, native of Breinton, Herefordshire. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Thomas, County Police, Hereford. 18.— Leominster ( County).— For stealing a spade and absconding from bail— GEORGE PRICE, age 29, height 5 ft. 10 ins., complexion sallow, hair light, eyes grey, clean shaven, slight impediment in speech; dress, navy blue suit, brown or grey cap, may be wearing a muffler, light lace boots. A labourer, native of Leintwardine. May be found at the Liverpool Docks.. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Rooke, Leominster, or Sergt. Lee, Wigmore. 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. FRIDAY, FEURUARY 2, 1912. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued)— HER TFORDSHIRE. 14.— Ware ( County).— For leaving his wife ana' children chargeable to the Ware Union— ALFRED CHARLES TAYLOR, age 34, height 5 ft.' 61 ins., complexion sallow, hair ( turning grey) light" eyes blue, 3rd left finger deformed; dress, green jacket suit and cap. A tennis bat stringer, native of Hoddesdon. Has been previously con- victed of larceny. Warrant issued. 15.— Ware ( County).— For leaving his wife and children chargeable to the Ware Union— HARRY SEARING, age 38, height 5 ft. 7^ ins., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, Britannia and Union Jack right forearm, scar right fore- finger; dress, dark jacket and vest, cord trousers, cap. A labourer, native of Little Munden, Herts. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Reed, Ware. 16.— St. Albans ( City).— For stealing from a Riding School, 26th ult., a chauffeur's overcoat, blue, double breasted, green lining, strap and 2 buttons across back, storm cuffs, lined chamois leather, pockets lined same material, left outside pocket has been repaired, plain black buttons, " Gamage & Co., High Holborn" on tab, fit a man height about 5 ft. 6 ins.— CHARLES WILLIAM CRICHTON, age about 30, height 5ft. 9 or 10 ins., good build, complexion fresh, hair ( curly) brown, slight moustache, light, cast in one eye, of military appearance; dress, blue jacket suit, cap, and the stolen coat. Has served in the Royal Field Artil- lery, calls upon officers of the Territorials and Police, produces an exemplary certificate of dis- charge from the Regiment, and asks assistance to obtain employment, etc. Warrant issued. Information to the Head Constable, St. Albans. KENT. 17.— Cranbrook ( County).— For obtaining £ 2 10s. 0d., by a worthless cheque on Chartered Bank, India and Australia and China, 32 Bishops- gate Street Within, E. C.— THOMAS FIELDEN, age 35, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 ins., complexion fresh, hair and eyes ( small) dark, cheeks flushed, of smart appearance; dress, dark blue overcoat, blue serge jacket and vest, grey trousers, bowler hat. Late of Finchley, London. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Fowle, Cranbrook. LANCASHIRE. 18.— Barro wmin - Furness ( Borough1.— For horsestealing, 28th ult.— DANIEL BROPHY, age 22, height 5 ft. 3 ins., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, flags, faith, hope, and charity right forearm, ship, lighthouse, woman's head and anchor left forearm; dress, dark brown jacket and vest, blue serge trousers, grey cap, red muffler, clogs. A native of Rochdale. Generally employed with striking machines, ball throwing, etc., at Fairs or Market Places. Information to the Chief Constable, Barrow- in- Furness. 19.— Preston ( Borough).— For obtaining an overcoat and 15s., by false pretences, 3rd ult.— SAMUEL ARTHUR TODD, a man of colour, age 37 or 38, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 ins., wearing dark green overcoat, cap with band, brown boots. He called at a tailors, purchased an overcoat, and in payment tendered a cheque for £ 2, on the London City and Midland Bank, Ltd., Preston Bank Branch, Blackpool, and received the balance, the cheque was returned marked pavment stopped by order of drawer. Is accompanied by a woman ( not wanted), age about 28, height 5 ft. 6 ins.; wearing black costume and hat. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Borough Police, Preston. 20.— Warrington ( Borough).— For obtain- ing food and lodgings by false pretences, between 22nd and 24th ult.— IOHN BURROWS ( supposed false), age 24, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 ins., complexion fresh, hair dark, clean shaven, thick bottom lip, protrudes, eyes grey or blue; dress, brown striped overcoat, belt at back, light grey lounge suit, brown cap, blue tie, wore pin made of the centre of a farthing, and a gold signet ring with initials " J. B." thereon. He engaged lodgings, stated he was employed on the railway erecting automatic fog signals, and would be in Warrington for nine weeks. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Warrington. NORFOLK. 21.— Norwich ( City).— For obtaining money by false pretences ( worthless cheaue)— CLIFFORD ERNEST GARRETT, age 43 ( looks 50), height 5 ft. 5\ ins., rather thick set, complexion sallow, hair very dark, tinged with grey, moustache ( believed heavy) dark, turning grey, eyes brown, Jewish appearance, abscess scar back of neck, cut scar 3rd finger left hand; wearing soft round black felt clerical hat, light jacket and dark overcoat. A native of Great Yarmouth. Formerly a school teacher at Colton, Norfolk, but lately carried on business in this City as an Estate Agent, under the style of " Messrs. C. E. Garrett & Co., Ltd." Absconded, 25th ult., booking from here by the 10.25 p. m. train for Liverpool Street, ticket No. 9995, 3rd single. He is probably in possession of cheque books on local branches of the following banks:— London City and Midland, Capital and Counties, National Provincial and Barclay's. He interviews the manager of a Bank, informs him he is expecting to receive a deposit note for a large amount, with which he will open an account; then requests that he be supplied with a cheque book, which he invariably receives, but the account is never opened. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Norwich. STAFFORDSHIRE. 22.— Burton- on- Trent ( County).— For failing to notify change of residence— JAMES WOODINGS, alias BROWN, Office No. 958- 06, age 38, height 5 ft. 7| ins., complexion sallow, hair and moustache dark brown, eyes grey; boil scar back of right hand, blue mark back right ring finger, scar inside left middle finger. Sentenced Stafford Assizes, 4th December, 1906, to 4 and 4 years' penal servitude ( concurrent) for housebreak- ing. Sentence expires 3rd June. 1912, e. g. 68. Information to Supt. Moss, Burton- on- Trent. 23. Newcastle ( County).— JAMES LOYATT, case 34, 23rd ult., has been identified as James Lovatt, Office No. 107- 04. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Biddulnh, Newcastle. 24 — Wolverhampton ( liorough). - For obtaining silk, etc., by false pretences, 24th ult., a woman, age about 35, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 ins., slight build, complexion pale, hair dark brown, full eyes, of good address; dress, navy blue costume, black hat. She called at a draper's establishment, produced a letter purporting to be from a well- known gentle- man in the county, stating there was a death in the family, and that he wished the firm to undertake the funeral arrangements and supply the mourning. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Wolver- hampton. SURREY. 25.— o o r k i n g ( County).— WILLIAM FENNER, Case No. 54, 21st June, 1907. Warrant withdrawn. 26.— Guildford ( Borough). For obtaining £ 2 15s. 8£ d., by a worthless cheque. No. D 230936, drawn on the Capital and Counties Bank, Ltd., Commercial Road Branch, Portsmouth, by J. ' Hatcher made payable to Mr. J. Smith, for £ 3 TOs. 0d., which was returned marked " no account," 23rd ult.— J. SMITH, alias J. W. WILSONE, age about 40, height about 5 ft. 6 ins., stout build, com- plexion and heavy moustache dark, of smart appearance; dress, blue serge suit, dark overcoat, grey cap, brown boots. A builder, he was issued with a cheque book containing the cheque in ques- tion, but the account was overdrawn in July last. Several cheques from the same book have since been cashed by Smith or Wilsone, signed various names, and it is probable he may open an account at another bank and cash cheques in a similar way. Was accompanied by a woman ( not wanted), age 35 to 40, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 ins., rather stout build, complexion fair; dress, navy blue costume, long coat, small black velvet hat, trimmed white wing, of smart appearance. Had with them a small rush dress basket. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Borough Police, Guildford. 27.— R e i g a t e ( Borough).— For larceny— EDWIN BATES, case 48, 23rd ult., has been identified as Edwin Bates, Office No. S. 93993, age height 5 ft. ins., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue; scar top of nose. 28 .— Reigate ( Borough).— For forgery— GEORGE THOMAS SWAIN, a Scotchman, age about 35, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 ins., complexion sallow, hair dark brown, clean shaven, a heavy 3moker, bad teeth, retiring disposition. Was employed as Local Taxation Officer by the Surrey County Council, and served in South Africa in the Army or Police. Absconded lst inst. Warrant issued. 29 — Reigate ( Borough).— For stealing from his lodgings, between 24th ult. and 2nd inst., a sheet; 1 tablecloth; 1 quilt; 1 black overcoat, velvet collar; 1 dark grey mixture overcoat, vertical pockets; 1 black jacket; 1 black and white plaid vest, with red lining; 1 pair lace boots, size 8; 1 silver watch, plain dial, key winding, ship engraved on back; 1 silver albert, Amalgamated Society of Engineers medal attached; 1 gold pin, horseshoe pattern; 1 gold dress ring, red stone set in centre with blue stone round; 1 B flat cornet, by Boosey, bell slightly dented, in black leather case, Nos. 7560, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, " Redhill Town . Baud" scratched on bell— WILLIAM CRITTENDEN, alias W. HATKINS, age about 25, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 ins., good buiTd, complexion fresh, full face, hair light brown, clean shaven, eyes grey, scar back of head; dress, dark coat and vest, greenish tweed trousers, green tie, white wrapper, light grey mixture cap, lace boots. A good cornet player. Stated he was an engineer, and that he had served in the 9th Lancers, the Navy, and mercantile marine service. Is a deserter from the 2nd Royal Sussex Regiment since 14th January 1912. Information to the Head Constable, Reigate. SUSSEX ( East). 30.— H a i I s h a rn ( County).— AMELIA ELIZABETH WILLIAMS, case No. 33, 15th September, 1911. Not now wanted. Warrant withdrawn. WESTMORLAND. Appleby ( County).— For obtaining £ 2 by false pretences, 30th December, 1911— JOHN BRIGGS, age 28, height 5 ft. 7 ins., complexion fresh, rather long face, hair dark, clean shaven, eyes hazel. A railway porter, native of Penrith. Has served in the Royal Field Artillery and West- moreland and Cumberland Yeomanry. He inserted an advertisement in the Mid- Cumberland Herald 23rd December, 1911, for farm labourers for Canada, offering free passage, 12 months' work guaranteed, and obtained deposits of £ 1 from applicants. May be accompanied by a man ( not wanted), age 21, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 ins., complexion fresh, hair light, clean shaven, eyes grey. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Dickinson, Appleby. ' YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 32— Hull ( City).— For stealing between £ 4 and £ 5— NELLIE CREE, alias DENNAN, age 17 ( looEs younger), height 4 ft. 2 ins., complexion fresh, round face. A domestic servant, seeks employment through Registry Offices. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( North Riding). 33.— Thornaby- on- Tees ( County).— For deserting his child— PETER McCANN, age 55, height 5ft. 8 ins., complexion pale, hair brown, eyes hazel, several blue scars on forehead and bridge of nose. A holder up in shipyard. Native of Cote hill, Cavan. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Cook, Thornaby- on- Tees. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). 34.— Bradford ( City).— For obtaining £ 20 by false pretences— JOHN HARVEY, age about 45, height 5 ft. 4 ins. ( stout build), complexion fresh, hair ginger, eyes light, clean shaven; dress, dark suit, green overcoat, hard felt hat. Advertises in newspapers for a partner to invest £ 20 in an established cash business. He arrived in this city lTStli ult., and left 24th ult., with a woman, supposed to be his wife. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Bradford. 85.— York ( City).— For obtaining by false pretences, a lady's 18 ct. gold half- hoop ring, set five diamonds; 1 do. medium- size, set three diamonds and one large sapphire; 1 single- stone diamond claw- setting safety pin— ARTHUR GIB- SON, of Moat Farm, Oliver, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, age about 37, height 5 ft. 10 ins., com- plexion ruddy, hair dark brown, long face, high cheek bones, clean shaven, very bad front teeth, deliberate Canadian accent; dress, navy blue serge jacket suit, Quaker- grey knitted silk tie, wears silk scarf showing slightly above vest, black- glazed lace boots, green socks, black, broad flat- brimmed bowler hat, long, brown, woollen gauntlet gloves, light brown Zambrene overcoat, carries a yellow hooked cane, with silver tip. He called at the Young Men's Christian Association, saw one of the Committee, entered into his confidence, and was baptised into the Baptist Church, proposed marriage to the sister of the committee- man, and having gained such confidence, went to several trademen and obtained goods, giving the com- mittee- man's name as a reference, and stating that he was about to marry his sister. Also states that FRIDAY, MARCH 97, 1012. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 5 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 36.— A Division.— For obtaining, 23rd December, 1911, £ 1 by a forged and altered Post Office Savings Bank deposit book— HENRY EDWARD CLARKE- KING, alias DENNISON, tache ( pointed at ends), and eyes brown; wearing frock coat, silk hat, collar and tie; gentlemanly appearance; carries an umbrella and small brown handbag. WILLIAMS and SMITH, Office No. 2781- 01 ( see cases 22, 22nd December; 26, 29th December, 1911; 20, 16th and 25, 23rd ult.), age 37, height, 5 ft. lli ins., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, mous- Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropoli- tan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. LANCASHIRE. 37.— Liverpool ( City).— Escaped from cus- tody after being arrested for shopbreaking— ALEXANDER HENDERSON HALL, alias rose and butterfly back of left forearm; dress, blue serge jacket, low cut vest, dark trousers, blue woollen muffler, tweed cap. Is a special reservist ALEC HALL, FREDERICK GOODMAN and SCALES, age 28, height 5 ft. 9 ins., good build, hair brown, may now be clean shaven, eyes grey, 38.— Liverpool ( City).— For shopbreaking and stealing between the 24th and 26th ult., a new brown cow- hide kit- bag, extra wide and deep, 4 loops each side, strong li in. strap all round, brass fittings, slide nozzle, lever lock and end clips, lined check drill; 36 lady's 9, 12, 14 and 18 ct. gold watches, keyless, most of which are open faces, some are demi- hunters, Swiss make, chased and engraved backs, 3 or 4 have peacocks enamelled on back; 2 gross 9 ct. gold hall marked brooches, assorted patterns and sizes, some with box and glass at back, some safety- pin shape, flat, plain and engraved, some set with various coloured stones, some bars with fox's head, lions, trumpets, flowers, etc., set in centre; 6 dozen 9 ct. gold hall marked photograph pendants, round heart- shaped, assorted patterns and sizes, glass back and front, some with maker's initials, " W. J. P." or " A. & C.'" on ; 6 9 ct. gold circle pendants, with Masonic Emblem in centre; 6 9 ct. gold Masonic Ball charms; 24 lady's of the 4th Liverpool Regiment. Frequents common lodging- houses. bangles, hollow every alternate link, maker's initials " H. A. & S." stamped on padlocks; 3 dozen 9 ct. gold bangles, gate pattern, makers' initials ' B. and S." on padlocks; 2 dozen fancy stiff bangles, nearly all engraved, some set with stones, those without stones have maker's initials ' A. J." stamped on; 3 dozen 9 ct. gold necklets, assorted patterns, but mostly square and round belcher; one gross 9 cf. gold drop ear- rings, assorted patterns and designs, some set various coloured paste stones; 2 dozen 9 ct. gold ear- rings, hall marked; 3 dozen gold- plated sleeper ear- rings ; 4 dozen silver drop ear- rings, set real tur- quoise in clusters; 16 ladies' 9 ct. gold shell curb rings, stamped maker's initials, either " W. H. C." or " C. & Co."; 15 dozen ladies' and gent's 9 ct. gold signet rings, assorted patterns, maker's initials " T. and S." stamped inside; 3| dozen sets of studs and sleeve links, 9 ct. gold, maker's initials " G. and J." stamped on, mostly engraved; 9 ct. gold fancy pendants, different sizes and shapes, set with assorted stones, principally pearls; 24 9 ct. gold seals, assorted sizes and shapes, set green stone one side, red the other; 36 9 ct. gold lockets, assorted patterns and sizes, nearly all engraved, few set'with various coloured stones, most of them have maker's initials " C. & Co." on; 41 dozen 7J ct. bright gold lockets, assorted pat- terns and shapes; 4 dozen 9 ct. gold crosses, hall marked; 4. dozen 7£ ct. bright gold crosses, assorted shapes and sizes; 3 dozen 9 ct. gold curb J dozen sets of gold studs; 3 dozen ladies' 18 ct, gold dress rings, set various coloured paste stones; 9 dozen ladies' 9 ct. gold dress rings, set real pearls, rubies, sapphires, and other assorted stones, gipsy setting, stamped maker's initials " P. and S."; 2 gross 9 ct. gold shell paste dress rings, set 3 to 5 stones each; gross 9 ct. gold shell wedding rings, various sizes; 3 dozen 9 ct. gold keeper rings, various sizes, narrow ones stamped with initials " A. C. Co.," broad ones with " E. V."; 3 dozen silver bladed fruit knives, pearl handles, assorted patterns, maker's initials either " E. W." or " V. J." stamped on; 2 dozen goid short screw pencil cases; 4 dozen silver pencil cases, some screw, some telescope, etc.; 2 " Onoto" fountain pens, with gold nibs, and 2" silver; 6 sets of nickel- plated match boxes and cigarette cases. All new and mostly set on cards.— JOSEPH MANNING, alias MANHEIM, Office No. 1326- 07, for descrip- tion, etc., see case 37, 16th ult. Tie may have left the stolen kit bag and jewellery at a left luggage office, and may endeavour to leave the country. Information to the Head Constable, Liverpool. METROPOLITA N POLICE DISTRIG T 39.— Y Division.— For obtaining goods by false pretences.— ARTHUR RUSSELL alias A. LINDLEY, Office No. 1463- 07 ( see Cases 36, 22nd December, 1911, and 81, 9th inst.), age 6o[ height 5 ft. 8 ins., stout build, complexion ruddy, full face, hair and moustache dark ( turning grey); wearing long brown overcoat, white muffler, black soft hat, lace boots. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropoli- tan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT ( continued).— he has a large farm at the address given, and ha6 interviewed one or two of the young men of the Association, with a view of giving them employ- ment. He came here on 24th ult., and absconded lst inst. Also obtained £ 10 from the Secretary of the Y. M. C. A., York; a 3 AFB Kodak hand camera, post card size; a Zambrene overcoat, loose lining, " Zambrene" inside on tab. Believed to be identical with " J. Williamson," case 6, Police Gazette, 19th January, 1912. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, City Police, York. 40.— Barnsley ( Borough)— For stealing from his lodgings, 24th ult., a lady's gold signet ring, " E. P." engraved thereon, and 4s. 6d., and obtaining lodgings by false pretences— JAMES HENRY, age about 30, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 ins., good build, complexion fresh, hair dark, clean shaven, strong Scotch accent; dress, blue suit, light blue tie, green plaid cap, lace boots. Represented that he had come from Manchester to commence work as a fitter at the Barnsley Main Colliery. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Barnsley. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. SURREY. 41.— Reigate ( Borough),— Remanded, charged with attempting to obtain money by false pretences — THOMAS LAWRENCE, age 33, height 5 ft, 10 ins., complexion pale, hair dark brown, moustache dark, eyes grey, small fleshy lump right forehead ; dress, blue serge suit, light drab overcoat, bowler hat, green and brown speckled tie, and wearing an imitation gold double albert. He represented that he was the Chief Clerk at the local Railway- Station, and that he was collecting subscriptions on behalf of the Railwaymen's Social Club. Believed to have been purusing this, or similar practice dur- ing the past three or four years in different parts of the country. Information to the Head Constable, Reigate. SUSSEX ( East). 42.— Hastings ( Borough).— Charged with stealing, 24th ult., a jacket and skirt, ( recovered)— MILLER, age 20 to 22, height 5 ft. 4 ins., com 4 FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 1912. PORTRAITS OF PERSON? WANTED— continued. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 48.— Hull ( City).— For obtaining £ 85 by false pretences— W. H. COULSON, alias JAMES SPIERS, Summerkill, Turnbull, Office No. 1859- 11, age 22, height 5 ft. 9 ins., complexion fair, well built, smart athletic figure, hair light brown, eyes blue, clean shaven; long cut scar across forehead, long scar left cheek, extending from corner of stating that he was the well- known player, W. H. Coulson, of the Durham City Club, County and International Teams, and was desirous of going over to the Northern Union. He also stated that he was able to procure the services of another prominent player, and accompanied two of the Directors to Newcastle to open negotiations. mouth to jaw bone; bottom jaw has a tendency towards one side; dress, long rough heavy brown overcoat ( strap at back), navy blue serge suit, black hard felt hat, dark strined motor muffler, stated he was a boxer. He communicated with the Secretary of a Northern Union Football Club, Before coming to Hull he had been to Hudders- field and Wigan on similar lines. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to the Chief Constable, Hull. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS IN CUSTODY. DURHAM. 44.— Darlington ( County).— Remandedfttill round edges, " Chappie to Matie" on one side; 1 12th inst., charged with housebreaking— SYDNEY butterfly pattern gold pin, set 5 chip diamonds in WOODLAND and ARTHUR FOSTER. Found each wing, large Scotch pearl hanging between; 1 in their possession ( supposed stolen)— an 18 ct. gold pair round 9 ct. gold sleeve links, slightly larger l double case demi hunter watch, small, Nos. 17/ 74175/ A. B. on top of inside of outer case, on one side O. 755, on other 18 C. Similar Nos. are than a threepenny piece; 1 9 ct. gold safety pin; 2 oval silver backed hair brushes; 1 silver backed tortoiseshell hair comb; 1 silver handled button shewn on inside of inner case, " Swiss made" engraved on plate of works, a rolled gold fine chain double albert, twisted link pattern, 3 small and one large link alternately, a 9 ct. oblong match box, hook; 1 brown leather suit case, nearly new, 2 ft. long, by 14 ins. by ins. Information to Supt. Dryden, Darlington. PERSONS IN CUSTODY ( continued)— plexion fresh, hair light; dress, black jacket, dress, hat and fur, wore a small pendant surrounded with diamonds. She called at a drapers and asked that the goods be forwarded to a certain address, met the errand boy at the porch to same, and asked him to call again an hour later. Information to the Chief Constable, Hastings. PROPERTY^ STOLEN. ~ METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 45.— c Division22nd ult., by shopbreak- ing, 5 gold bangles; 1 9 ct. amethyst and pearl, floral design; 1 small 15 ct. gold wire and diamond crescent, trefoil set; 1 9 ct. half hoop opal, double band rose, diamond points, N. B. thereon; 1 jade and gold, pearl and turquoise expanding, fiorai design; 1 15 ct. rose diamond, pencil on chain attached; 1 9ct. Milanese bracelet, set turquoise and pearls in buckle; a quantity of 9 ct. plain curb ditto., set 5 opals, some 5 amethysts, open collet in centre, mill grained setting; 1 15 ct. antique belt fastener, turquoise set in top; a quantity of 9 ct., 15 ct., and 18 ct. brooches, set various stones; a number of safety pin ditto, set single stones, various; 1 15 ct. flat bar ditto, pearl knot in centre; 1 15 ct. knife edge bar, large oval opal in centre, 6 rubies round same; several 18 ct. ditto., ruby and pearl, and sapphire and pearl, set heavy; 1 gold dagger ditto, set 1 brilliant; 1 gold horseshoe ditto, set 5 brilliants; 1 diamond horseshoe ditto, set 7 or 9 diamonds, Good Luck set in rubies in centre; 2 15 ct. long gold chains, set pearls, whole pearls at intervals, of 2 inches; 1 gold horseshoe charm, ruby in centre; 1 oxydised and rose diamond cigarette case, turquoise fasten- ing, set in gold; a quantity of gold earrings, set various stones in 9 ct.; 1 pair of gold ditto, 2 round peridots, thin gold chain between, screw for unpierced ears; 1 pair pear- shaped greenstone drop, round greenstone at top; 1 small oval antique locket, set square cut garnet on either side, ring at top; 1 15 ct. bloodstone ditto, sugar cone seal, intaglio of Shakespeare's head; a quantity of 9 ct. necklets, trace pattern, some set turquoise and pearls, about 1 in. apart, some set pearls only; a quantity of 9 ct. and placque pendants, set rubies, amethysts, and turquoise; a very large quantity of jewelled pins, 1 oval haematite seal, intaglio engraving of man, 1 pearl and turquoise bow ; several single opal, set claw setting and collet; 1 pink coral and peridots, peridot in centre on shepherd's hook; 1 gold scarf pin, diamond shape, set ruby, surrounded by 4 diamonds, claw setting; a quantity of 18 ct. gem rings, half hoop and gipsy, set diamonds, rubies, opals, sapphires, etc.; a quantity of double headed snake, 2 coils, set rubies, diamonds and sapphires, and diamond in head; some ruby 3 stone, rose diamond points; some ruby, diamond and sapphire, 3 stone gipsy, star set; some 18 ct. buckle, 2 rose diamonds, star set; some 18 ct. single stone diamonds, plain star set; gold 3 stone ( 2 pearl, 1 peridot), claw set; gold and turquoise matrix, polished stone about 1 in. long; half hoop, set 1 diamond; half hoop, set 2 diamonds; dress ditto, set 3 pearls and rubies; 1 18 ct. and pearl snag, circle of pearls, glass in centre for hair; 1 small diamond spiral stud, claw setting; quantity of 9 ct. studs, set single turquoise or pearls; a quantity of 9 ct., 1 18 ct. double close, 1 platinum and gold curb alberts, long solid links, and tube shaped metals alternat- ing; a quantity of 9 ct. and 15 ct. bangles; a quan- tity of flexible and curb pattern; some plain flat safety pin brooches; a quantity of 9 ct. and 15 ct. gold long chains, a quantity of gold charms, composed of 1 football ( opens at side), Teddy Bears, Billikens, Policemen, and cats, engraved, one with Kismet sign; a quantity of 9 ct., 15 ct., and 18 ct. lockets, 1 shape of book, opens, engraved each side, 1 15 ct. oval plain raised horseshoe; a quantity of 9 ct. and 15 ct. match boxes; a quantity of 9 ct. necklets, Prince of Wales pattern, extra thick, weight about 4 dwts.; 1 gold note book, and 2 with pencil at top, 1 stamped Asprey, Bond Street; a quantity of plain gold scarf pins; a quantity of gold chain purses, 1 18 ct., 3 in. by 3 in., ring cen£ re of back; a large quantity of wedding and Milanese expending gold rings; a quantity of 9 ct. and 15 ct. studs; a quantity of 9 ct. and 15 ct. watches ( 1 18 ct. antique, flat case, enamelled chipped flowers on back, minus movement, 1 18 ct. English lever, gold dial, second hand); some 9 ct. and 15 ct. watch bracelets; 1 small curb pattern, lady's demi hunter, enamelled round front of watch; several Milanese watch bracelets, Beaded and plain edges ( 1 15 ct. expanding, yellow, green and red enamel, on plain gold; a quantity of silver match boxes, maker's initials, A. W. & M. B.; a quantity of silver mustard pots, do.; a quantity of silver pepper dredges, do.; a quantity of silver sovereign purses, do.; 2 pair plain round silver candlesticks, about 3 in. high ; 1 plain silver cigar case, for 3 cigars shaped for pocket; several silver cigarette cases; 1 silver manicure set, pieces marked W. D.; 1 silver menu holder, owl, with 2 brown black coloured 5 PROPERTY STOLEN-(. continued). crystals for eyes, flat base; 1 silver and green enamelled pencil case; a quantity of silver pepper boxes, octangular, square and round, several stamped 402901, 2 in. to 4 ins. high and A. W.; several single and double silver sovereign purses; 1 silver scent bottle, opens like a book, hammered, oxydised medallion, lady's head in centre; 6 silver spoons, plain bowls, Apostle on top; 5 silver tea spoons, stamped with maker's initials, W.; 1 o. val plain silver tobacco box, maker's initials, T. & S.; 1 pair of silver tongs; several silver trinket boxes, 5 ins. by 2 ins., bird and mask pattern, oblong shape, maker's initials, H. M.; 1 heart- shaped, oxydised floral design, shield in centre; 1 lady's demi hunter silver Swiss watch, engraved cases, several gent's, silver and enamel watches, spring backs; a quantity of gent's, silver ditto, in straps, in single cases, marked Victor Reg., No. 529336 metal buckles. The whole of the above property will have scratched thereon one or more of the follow- ing letters:— C. O. M. A. N. B. U. Y. and S. 46.— V Division. - Between 13th December, 1911 and 12th ult., a pin, bee shape, body composed of Baroque pearl, wings red stones or enamel; 1 necklace, 3 rows imitation pearls, gold and diamond brilliant clasp; 2 cuff links, Louis XVI. pattern, thin gold chain connections; 2 bronzes, race horse type, 10 ins. high, J. P. Meene thereon; 10 snuff boxes ( 1) small flat Menecy, soft paste porcelain, oval shape, gilt metal rims, flowers and figures, size 3 by 2 inches, ( 1) Dresden enamel gilt metal rims, Puppbe decoration of garden scene thereon, ( 1) ditto, oblong shape canary yellow ground, with panels of white flowers thereon ( 1) ditto painting • of battle scene ( 1) ditto oval box, portrait of Frederick the Great thereon ( 1) ditto Chinese figures small mirror inside lid ( 1) Louis XVI. enamel on copper, figures in garden scene, in Watteau taste surrounded paste stones, 1 round tortoiseshell inlaid gold, Pique- de- Or ( 1) Battersea • enamel egg shape, 2\ ins. long, panels of flowers on white and green ground ( 1) ditto egg shape with white ground floral decorations): 1 needle case, egg shape, 6 ins. long; 3 stamp albums ( 1, square con- taining collection of British and Colonial stamps by Stanley Gibbons, 1 square containing those of Foreign countries, some being Spanish, date 1851.2. 6. c. light blue, dark blue, black. Some old Dutch \ cent to Gulden 50C., 1 square, light blue binding • containing 1,300 to 1,400 stamps, none later issue than 1904); 3 dressing cases ( 1 black leather, 1 brown leather, 1 glazed brown, J. D. thereon); collection of lace, old Brussels, several short lengths, from 1 to 4 feet, about 2 ins. wide, Point- de- Venise 8 pieces, including 1 wide collar, 12 ins. deep, Point- de- Alencon, 1 bridal veil, 12 caps, in composed of Old Brussels, Mechlin, Valenciennes, and Irish laces; coats, 1 lady's long sealskin, broad skunk collar and border; 1 dark blue cloth, lined Mink, Astrachan collar, 1 black or dark blue lined Mus- quash, deep collar and cuffs of Astrachan ( worn) makers, De- Adelaar Spui- Stratt, The Hague, on Tab); trousers ( 1 pair striped cashmere, 1 pair blue serge, 5 suits, 1 blue serge lounge, 1 cheviot do., 1 home spun do., 1 cheviot morning suit, makers' name on tab, Fagney & Randall, Symons St., Sloane Sq., W., 1 dress, with extra dress jacket, makers, Leslie & Roberts, George St., Hanover Sq., on tab; 1 cutlery canteen, William Angus & Sons, Lord St., Liverpool, thereon. Information to be forwarded to the Metropoli- tan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. BEDFORDSHIRE. 47.— Bedford ( Borough).— 2nd inst., a •" Coventry Cross' 4 bicycle, black enamelled, free wheel, flat handle bars, rat trap pedals, 2 brakes on right handle bar ( 1 rim, 1 inverted), black enamelled mudguards ( front round, stay missing, back one V shape), Silvertown tyres, " Coventry Cross" transfer on head and down tube, bell and black metal pump attached. Information to the Chief Constable, Bedford. BERKSHIRE. 48.— Reading ( Borough).— 24th ult., by house- breaking, a gold lace pin; 1 gold curb chain bracelet, fastened with gold split ring; 1 small painted miniature ring, figure of lady painted thereon upon opal; 1 gold chased bangle, 1 curb brooch; 2 silver swimming medals, about the size of 5s. piece; 1 lady's gold watch, open face; 1 gold curb chain bracelet; 1 coral necklace with brooch and ear rings of the same set; 1 black pearl neck- lace ; 1 gold chain ( plain links) set 3 brilliants, pendant attached; 1 gold bracelet with three knots; 1 lady's gold watch, open face, initials " S. B." on back, very old; 1 lady's silver watch; 1 pair of gold rimmed eye- glasses. Information to the Chief Constable, Reading. CHESHIRE. 49.— Altrincham ( County).— 24th ult., at Ashley, a bicycle, " Harris' Masterpiece," on head, frame, and back mudguard, No. 125,837, black enamelled, straight handle bars, 26 in. frame, 28 inch wheels, plated rims, free wheel, two rim brakes, roller chain, Dunlop Scott tyres, celluloid mudguards, rubber pedals, Middlemore & Lamp- Jugh saddle, bell, pump, and tool bag attached. - Information to Supt. Sutherland, Altrincham. ESSEX. 50.— Rochford ( County).— 27th ult., by housebreaking at Leigh- on- Sea, a bog oak bracelet lined with gold; 1 small gold bracelet chased; 1 gold chain bracelet set imitation turquoise; 1 gold brooch set gold stones; 1 lady's gold ring set imita- tion turquoise; 1 blue enamelled brooch; 1 gold ring, very old, engraving inside, " J. Dugdale. Born, 1730. Died, 1780." " Hugh Dugdale. Born, 1730. Died, 17—"; 1 red Morocco pocket book, silver- mounted, containing photographs and papers; 1 thin gold neck chain, rope pattern, gold cross with ivy leaves thereon attached; 1 lady's gold keeper ring; 1 do. gold ring ( two rows of thin gold with a ruby in centre); 1 thin gold neck chain, pendant with eight points, each containing several diamonds, attached; 1 silver brooch, Shamrock leaves; 1 lady's green wrist strap, containing a lady's black oxidized watch; 1 pearl necklace with gold fastening; 1 pair of gold ear rings, and 16s. Information to Supt. Scott, Rochford. 61.— Southend ( County).— 4th ult., a silver serviette ring, chased, filigree edges, bulged in centre; 1 silver plated do., initials " A. J." thereon; 1 silver do., plain, L. W. thereon; 1 do., chased, bulged in centre, believed A. W. thereon; 1 silver chain purse, long silver chain attached, containing about 2s. 9d.; 1 dark grey overcoat, lined black satin, maker " Capper" thereon. Information to Supt. Marden, Southend- on- Sea. HAMPSHIRE. 52.— Bournemouth ( County).— 27th ult., from a hotel at Westbourne, a pair of beaten gold sleeve links; 1 pair plain gold do.; 1 gold stud; 1 do. pin, red enamel on bar, pearl each end; 1 lady's plain gold watch, key- winding, old fashioned; 1 gold chain, snake pattern; 1 gold enamelled chain with pearl miniature pendant; 1 ruby and sapphire ring; 1 blue enamelled snake ring; 1 large diamond cross, set 12 stones; 1 pearl and gold neck chain; 1 ruby and diamond double earring pendant; 2 opal and diamond pendants, opal cameo; 1 gold curb bracelet with seals; 1 gold flexible bracelet; 1 do. with Indian coins; 1 pearl and turquoise brooch; 1 diamond and garnet brooch. By a man who gave the name of DAVENPORT COUNTLY, age 36 to 38, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 ins., rather broad shoulders COPY OF SIGNATURE. and forehead, hair ( thin at back) brown, clean shaven; dress, dark suit and overcoat with belt at back, believed bowler hat; wearing a small thin silver ring on 3rd left finger. Left behind a small brown leather dressing case ( new), initials " D. C." in gold thereon; 1 new shirt; 1 white pocket hand- kerchief marked " S. Isaac" and L ( over 18) in red cotton. Information to Supt. Hack, Bournemouth. 53.— Gosport ( County).— 28th ult., by house- breaking, a gold heart- shaped locket, photograph of a child inside, " C" in small diamonds outside, 1 fine gold chain attached. Information to Supt. Abel, Gosport. HER TFORDSHIRE. 54 — St. Albans ( City).— 17th ult., a new Hudson bicycle, No. 87923, model 24, 28 in. wheels, 24 in. frame, curved handlebars, leather- bound pedals, Dunlop special tyres, nearly new, black oil lamp, Bluemel pump, believed Brooks' saddle. 12th ult., a Lucas King of the Road motor cycle projector set, 1911 pattern, No. 460, consisting of one projector with generator, combination bracket and tubing, nearly new; projector No. 460, height ins., face 6£ ins., glass 5 ins., plated finish, generator No. 58, height 7J ins., diameter 2£ ins., plated finish. 18th ult., a bicycle, green enamelled, 24 in. frame, wooden rims, fixed wheel, North Road handlebars, upturned, green mudguard with black front extension, Dunlop tyres, rat trap pedals, front brake, oil lamp, makers, The Motor Cycle Co. West Hampstead. Information to the Head Constable, St. Albans. KENT. 55.— Canterbury '.( County). — 28th ult., at Heme Bay, a Raleign bicycle, No. 104527, transfer in head, " The Raleigh," free wheel, upturned handle bars, black grips, 2 rim brakes, rubber pedals, 24 in. frame, 28 in. wheels, enamelled black, lined yellow and red, with wide red line around rim, Roman rims, Dunlop tyres, large round bell, carrier, Lucas- lamp, black pump, mud- guards back and front, Brooke's saddle, tool bag, containing tools and place on tool bag for owners card, which had the owner's name and address: The Rev. C. E. Stocks, 11, Lansdowne Place, Blackheath Hill. Information to Supt. Heard, Canterbury. 56— Sevenoaks ( CountyJ.— 28th or 29th ult., by burglary, a silver cigar case, monogram G. H. H. one side, 3rd Dec., the other; 1 silver mustard pot, ship and monogram G. H. H. thereon; 2 silver mugs, monogram G. H. H. thereon; 1 large silver watch; 2 miniature silver chairs and tables; 2 silver spoons, ornamental pattern; 2 silver scent bottles; 2 small silver boxes; 1 silver match box, monogram G. H. H. on one side, 1898 the other, 1 miniature silver cup; 2 silver vases, one keyless gun metal watch, No. 5,478,511 ; 1 gun metal wrist watch; 1 silver chain; 1 pair rimless eye glasses; 2 small silver ducks; 1 pair small silver shoes; 1 six- chamber revolver, silver plated, monogram G. H. H. thereon, a box of cartridges, and 7s. Id. Information to Supt. Fowle, Sevenoaks. LANCASHIRE. 51— BaOUp ( County).— 26th ult., 4 rolls of r. ew copper wire, the property of H. M. Postal Department; ( 1 roll weighs 3 qrs. 25 lbs. 7 oz.; 1 1 cwt. 12 lbs. 3 oz.; 1, 1 cwt. 17 lbs. 8 oz.; and 1, 3 qrs. 23 lbs. 7 oz.); the rolls were wrapped in sacking and had a green paper label with Nos. 739, 741, 745, and 749 in ink thereon, also printed particulars of the wire and a metal label with the weight, FREDERICK SMITH & Co., Wire Manufacturers, Salford, Manchester, stamped thereon. Information to the Chief Constable, Bacup. SURREY. 58— Reigate ( Borough).— 28th or 29th ult., by housebreaking, a B. S. A. bicycle, No. 57691, 25 in. frame, enamelled black, lined green, flat handle bars, 26 in. plated wheels, Palmer tyres, Edie 2 speed coaster hub, front rim brake, rubber pedals, black vulcanite pump, black enamelled carrier and grey mackintosh cape tied with string attached, B. S. A. transfer on head, and transfer with Free- man, Cycle Maker, Charman Road, Redhill, on back mudguard. In good condition. Information to the Head Constable, Reigate. SUSSEX ( East). 59.— Hove ( Borough).— 29th ult., a lady's long musquash coat, lined peacock blue satin, fur buttons, maker " Pallant, King's Road, Brighton" inside. Information to the Chief Constable, Hove. YORKSHIRE ( East Riding). 60.— Hull ( City).— Between 22nd January and 19th ult., a plain gold English lever watch, No. 426311, had attached a gold albert, small round links, and long links alternately, with new gold seal, red stone one side, plain gold the other; 1 oxydised watch, No. 4410, non- magnetic lever on dial; 1 gold lever ( English) watch, No. 826001, Stone, Leeds, on dial; 1 gold Geneva lever do., No. 684539, Benson, maker, London; 1 lady's silver do., No. 679521; 1 silver Swiss Geneva do., No. 624123, Benson stamped inside case, had a 9 ct. double albert attached; 1 metal Swiss lever watch, No. 267414. Information to the Chief Constable, Hull. YORKSHIRE ( West Riding). Gl.— Donoaster ( County).— 25th ult., by burglary, a lady's gold plated watch, gold hands and dial, glass missing; 1 silver double curb albert, brass swivel at one end, silver medal attached; 1 silver plated match box, book shape, " B. Pell" engraved thereon; 1 red silk handker- chief, " B" in one corner; 1 white silk do.; 1 lady's gold watch, gold dial and pointers, back broken off; 1 lady's long gold guard, small link pattern; gold cross, gold oval locket and brass pendant with green shamrock on glass attached; 1 silver medal N. S. S. A., T. Bunney, 1908- 9, thereon. Information to Supt. Hickes, County Police, Doncaster. PROPERTY RECOVERED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 62.— Criminal Investigation De- partment.— Statuettes, Case No. 44, 22nd December, 1911. 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 68.— P Division•—' lth inst., two bay mares' lst 15 hands 3 ins., flowing mane, swish tail, white blaze down face, joints up behind, slightly pigeon toed in front, 2nd 15 hands 2 ins., flowing mane, long tail, small white star on forehead, up on near hind joint. Both 10 years, clipped trace high, in good condition; 2 half sets of harness ( 1 leather 1 chain traces), E. P. on blinkers, breeching straps stamped " E. Paul." Information to be forwarded to the Metropoli- tan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. ANIMALS, & MIEC0YERED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 64.— J D i V i S i O n.— Gelding, etc., Case No. 70, 23rd ult. APPREHENSIONS. Metropolitan Police District, 65.— Criminal Investigation De- partment.— MAURICE DE POURTALIS, alias ALABASTER, case No. 73, lst inst. 66.— Convict Supervision Office,— JOHN GRAHAM, Office No. 1720- 03, tabular form, 18th August, 1911, at Epping, on a charge of burglary. 67.— B Division.— CHARLES PROCTOR, case No. 79, 9th ult. 68.— c Division.— j. SPENCE, alias JOHN LEFEVRE, case No. 85, 10th November, 1911. 69.— p Division.— F. W. ROBINSON, case No. 4, 22nd December, 1911. 70.— IV Division.— WILLIAM OWEN CLARKSON, case No. 8, 9th September, 1910. 71.— Bedfordshire, Bedford ( County). — WILSON, case No. 1, lst inst. 72.— Cheshire, Broxton ( County).— GEORGE STEVENS, Office No. 1267- 04, case 7, 3rd February, 1911. 73.— Glamorganshire, Cardiff ( City) — WILLIAM PEARSON, Office No. 3377- 02, case 89j 17th November, 1911, and current list of re- conviclTons. 74.- Gloucestershire, Cheltenham ( County)— JAMES CHRISTIAN, Office No. 2806- 01, Tabular Form, 24th November, 1911. 75- Glouoestershire, Cheltenham ( County)— HENRY JAMES WILLIAMS, case No. 37, 3rd November, 1911, at Charlbury, Oxford. 76.— Gloucestershire, Bristol ( City). — DENNIS PUGH, case No. 17, 2nd ult., at Porth. 77.— Isle of Ely, Wisbech ( County).— WILLIAM COOMBES, case No. 19, 2nd ult. 78.— Lancashire, Old Tr afford ( County)— ARTHUR CALVERT, case No. 22, 16th ult., at Blackpool. 79.— Nottinghamshire, Nottingham ( City)— WILLIAM PRICE, Office No. 3302- 00, case 37, 10th November, 1911, at Leicester, where he died in a cell, lst inst. SO— Staffordshire, Tettenhall ( County)— THOMAS DIX, alias W. DEGG, case No. 33, 7tli April, 1911, and sentenced to 3 months imprisonment, 4th inst., at Wolverhampton. 81.- Staffordshire, Stoke- on- Trent ( Borough)— ARTHUR SUTTON, Office No. 566- 02, case 34, 16th ult. 82.— Worcestershire, Dudley ( Borough)— EDITH MARY WRIGHT, case No. 18, lst inst., and boots recovered. 83.— Yorkshire ( West Riding), Barnsley 8 ( Borough).— JOHN WEBSTER, case No. 47, 16th ult., at Leigh, Lanes. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT 84.— R Division.— For obtaining £ 8 bv a worthless cheque on the London and Provin- cial Bank— HORACE WILLIAM TAPSON, alias WILLIAM TAPSON, Office No. S. 35559 ( see Illustrated Circular 80, figure 16), age 36, height 5 ft. 6J ins., complexion sallow, hair ( thick and curly) dark brown, eyes hazel, two small moles right cheek; dress, fawn colour mackintosh, grey cycling suit and cap, white silk collar and tie, brown leggings, lace boots. Warrant issued. 85.— S Division.— For embezzling 19s., 23rd ult.— JAMES BASS, age 17, height 5 ft. 8 ins., slight build, complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes grey, walks rather badly, slovenly appearance; dress, dark blue jacket and trousers, dark vest, grey cap, torn at side of peak, lace boots. A native of London. Has been a sailor. Had in his posses- sion a bicycle and a seaman's discharge book. Warrant issued. Information to he forwarded to the Metropoli- tan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. MISSING. £ 5 REWARD. 86.— 9th ult., from Wisbech, ALFRED POL- LARD, age 34, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 ins., slight build, stoops, wearing long t& ick grey overcoat, black bowler hat. A draper. Is very depressed; suffers from loss of memory, and it is feared some ill has befallen him. The above reward will be paid by Audrey Annie Pollard, Norwich Road, Walsoken, Wisbech, for information leading to the whereabouts of Pollard. Information to Supt. Roythorne, Wisbech. The undermentioned persons have failed to report under the Prevention of Crimes Act. The Registrar of habitual Criminals requests that wherever they may be found they may be dealt with provided there is sufficient evidence to substantiate a charge of failure to report in that district, Should there not be sufficient evidence to charge they should report forthwith. be strictly cautioned and directed to Name and Metropolitan Office No. AOS. HEIGHT. COMP. HAIR. ETES. REMARKS. Conviction, Prison Register Number and Date Liberated. LICENCE- HOLDER. FORFAR, WILLIAM. Office No. 71- 12. 28 5 4 J fresh It brn hazel O'BRIEN, JOHN, alias McGUIRE. Office No. 1568- 06. 39 5 6 fresh brn grey Scar right and left eyebrows, right ear deformed, lost right thumb. Scar right of head, left cheek, mole left cheek, scar 3rd finger and tip 2nd finger left hand. A labourer; native of Dubiin. Sentenced Manchester Sessions, 7th March, 1908, to 5 years penal servitude, and 3 years police super- vision for burglary. Licensed il2th January, 1912. i 181' Sentenced Stamford Borough Quarter Sessions 18th October, 1909, to 3 years penal servitude for attempted shopbreaking, elc. Licensed 22nd December, 1911. ej 420. List of Licence- Holders, Supervisees, Expirees, who have been re- apprehended, for the week ended 2nd March, 1912, with the result, & o. Division concerned. Office No. NAME. Sentence Date and Place. Fresh Offence with which charged. Re- convicted in Name of Name and Division of Officer. L. 1600— 01 ASHDOWN, MAURICE 1 months h. l. 2nd Jan., Lambeth P. Ct. Loitering GEORGE JOHNSON P. C. Painter, 23LR. G. E. H. L. M. 2345— 02 793— 98 BRADY, JOSEPH BDRGE, JOHN 6 months h. l. 18 months b. l. 29th Feb., Bradford City Petty Sess. 29th Feb., C. C. Ct. P. C. Act. Forging & uttering cheque GEORGE SMITH • JOHN MORRIS t— P. S. MeEvoy, C. I D., CO., and P. C. Purscll, 23ER. D. E. Y. 39&— 00 CARROLL, PATRICK 2 Sureties in £ 10, or 3 months h. l. 24th Feb., Clerkenwell P. Ct. Drunk, etc. Same Name P. C. Russell, 356Y, and P. S. Butter?, C. I. D., Y. W. 1830— 09 CLARK, WM. 3 months h. l. 26th Feb., Croydon Borough P. Ct. 29th Feb., C. C. Ct. 29th Feb., C. C. Ct. Larceny Same Name P. C. Irvin, 350W, and Ch. Inspr, McKay, W. P. C. Stevens, 876K, and P. C. Quarring- ton, 278E. P. C. Keen, C. I. D., C. O., andDet. Inspr. Davis, X. H. N. 2798— 98 271— 99 CONNELL, STEPHEN FRANKLIN, FREDK. 18 months h. l. 18 months h. l. Uttering counterfeit coin Forging & uttering cheque Same Name GEORGE WILSON A. 1144— 99 HACKEY, THOMAS 5 years p. s. 26th Feb., Chester Assizes Uttering counterfeit coin, etc. THOMAS MCCARTHY K. 2277— 01 HADLEY, ARTHUR 10s. 6d. or 7 days h. l. lst March, Dartford Petty Sess. Purchasing lead un- der 112 lbs. ARTHUR ANTHONY P. C. May, 1039K. E. T. Y. L. K. 2810— 02 2947— 00 2313— 01 HAYWARD, GEORGE JACKSON, HARRY LOCK, JOHN 12 months h. l. 1 month h. l. 18 months h. l. 4th March, North London P. Ct. 28th Feb., Lambeth P. Ct. 28th Feb., C. C. Ct. Failing to report Suspected person, etc Uttering counterfeit coin Same Name THOMAS CARTER Same Name P. S. Avery, 37J, and P. C. Smart, C. I. D., H. P. C. Gavin, 814W, and P. C. Durbin, C. I. D.. W. P. O. Ambrev, 772K, and P. S. Travere, C. I. D., K." E. 3377— 02 PEARSON, WILLIAM 3yearsp. 8. and 5 years detention 26th Feb., Surrey Assizes Burglary, etc.,& hab- itual criminal Same Name P. S. Broomfield, 8VR, and P. S. Davien, C. I. D., C. O. G. 2666— 02 SHAIL, WILLIAM 18 months h. l. 28th Feb., C. C. Ct. Larceny etc. WILLIAM SHIEL P. C. Dentry, 24 6A, C. P. K. 2974— 97 TOOKER, ALFRED 1 month h. l. 27th Feb., Ware Petly Sess. Attempted Larceny Same Name L. 2107— 05 WILLIS, THOMAS 3 months h. l. 27th Feb., Evesham Boro' P. Ct. Frequenting GEORGE CONNOR . 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